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What is a Wireless Access Point?

In Definitions, Networking, Wireless Access Points by BHN EditorJuly 21, 2019Leave a Comment

A wireless access point is the device that actually handles broadcasting and receiving WiFi signals to and from devices. Most people’s homes are serviced by one access point, the one …

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What is a Switch?

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A Networking switch is a device used to extend networking connections to other devices. Practically speaking for the average person, it’s best to think about them like power outlet strips. …

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What is a Router?

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A router is the command and control for local traffic in and out of your network. It almost always often handles a little more than that, but for a layman’s …

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What is a Modem?

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Lot of people tend to use modem and router interchangeably because they don’t know the difference, or they have always used the ISP provided Gateway, where it’s an all in …

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